Conference General Info

Education Excels at Home
24th Annual Conference & Curriculum Fair - Apr. 29-30, May 1, 2010

Registration will be opening soon.

New This Year:    Free Admission for Qualifying Parents of Preschoolers! Don't miss this opportunity to discover if home education is right for you and your child--or to browse the amazing educational materials from all over the country--All for free! Learn more.

Hotel Registration is Now Open! Hotel registration is now open - and easier than ever! Reservations at the Weston Atlanta Airport Hotel can now be made online. Our $85 rate is guaranteed until Apr. 11, 2010. Parking and internet access are free. Click on Reservations.

Location: Georgia International Convention Center (1 mile west of the Atlanta Airport on Camp Creek Parkway. Go to www.GICC.com for directions and a map.

Stand With US as we promote and support homeschooling in Georgia. When GHEA was founded, it was with the hope that a statewide support group would continue to promote and support homeschooling in Georgia. Committed to following the Word of God, GHEA set out to bring the home school community together for one purpose; the right to teach our children what we deem fit and proper. It hasn't been without obstacles, but with state and national home schooling families and leaders teaming up with GHEA, we have been able to stand. GHEA, under the guidance of our Lord Jesus Christ, has become one of the strongest voices for homeschooling in Georgia. You are the reason we exist. Only through God do we find favor with state and local officials, but declaring to them that we represent a significant number of homeschooling voting citizens helps us to get their attention! Your membership in GHEA symbolizes the unity that we represent, and there is strength in that unity. If you are a member, encourage your home schooling friends to join. If you are not already a member, now is the best time to become one. The hours are long and sometimes never seem to end, but the rewards for homeschooling will be reaped in due time, if we faint not. We hope you will consider joining us as God writes the next chapter in our amazing story!

What Are the Benefits When you join GHEA you are eligible for the following benefits (certainly worth $25, about $2 per month):

� $15 discount on full conference registration

� Receive GHEA Newsletter/Magazine

� $15 discount on HSLDA membership

� Free Classified Ads in Newsletter

                              � Discount at GHEA's online bookstore (GPA SmartStore)

� Discounts on Dell Computer products

� Discounted subscriptions to Homeschooling Today and Home School Digest

� Discounts at Borders and Waldenbooks

� Discounted group rates on auto, home, and renters insurance

Remember in typing class "Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country?" NOW IS THE TIME! Your membership in GHEA is critical. GHEA is your advocate. We want to continue to provide you with an annual Christian home school conference, an opportunity to honor your graduate, an excellent state-wide newsletter, and an informative website. Additionally, we work diligently with the state legislature to protect your rights to direct the education of your children. We introduce legislation on your behalf (i.e. Removing the college requirement for tutors and securing jury duty relief for home school teachers). But, the future of this organization depends on INCREASED MEMBERSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERS! Please join today. "Let our words become deeds to meet needs."

You can join or renew on line or mail your name, address, email, and phone to GHEA, 258 Sandy Lake Cir., Fayetteville, GA 30214. 770-461-3657

Children This conference is intended for parent/teacher and student enrichment. Teens 15 years and up may volunteer to help with the Little Patriots Seminar (Application Form). Child care arrangements are encouraged for children ages 1-12 except for those enrolled in the LITTLE PATRIOTS. Children attending the conference who are not enrolled in Little Patriots must be with their parents at all times. Nursing babies will be admitted free, but remember that sessions are being recorded. Sit near an exit, and please step out if your baby makes any noise. Shoes with wheels are not permitted in the convention center.

Free How-to-Begin Homeschooling Workshops Considering home education? Just getting started? Come as our guests on Thursday to learn and explore through four how-to-begin workshops and a preview of the Exhibit Hall! Workshops are free (except for the $5 weekend parking charge) - pre-registration is not required. The doors will open at 1pm, the sessions start at 2pm and end at 7pm. There is no shopping on Thursday.

Times On Thursday the doors will open at 1pm, the sessions start at 2pm and end at 7pm. On Friday the doors will open for registration at 8:00am. Shopping will open at 9:00am and close at 5:00pm Friday evening. Vendor workshops will begin at 10:00am. The Friday evening program will begin at 6:00pm. The Used Book Sale will be open from 10am until 2pm on Friday. See "Used Book Sale" for details. On Saturday, the doors open at 8:30am and sessions will start at 9:00am. The Exhibit Hall will open at 9:00am and close at 5:00pm.

Shopping Only Professional educators know the importance of recurrent training along with receiving encouragement. Homeschool teachers are no different, and we encourage you to take advantage of this training opportunity. However, if you cannot attend the conference you may register for shopping only. The Exhibit Hall will be open to the public at no charge after 3pm on Saturday. If you register for the full conference, the Exhibit Hall and Used Book Sale are included. Volunteers have been an invaluable help each year. If you would be willing to serve for a three hour period on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, we could use your help. We need help with the following responsibilities: Used book sale, book check room, greeters, ushers, site setup, tear-down and clean up. To be considered as a volunteer, please check the volunteer box when you register. If you would like to volunteer for the Used Book Sale contact the Toussaints at usedbooksale@ghea.org or 770-487-3635.

Book Check GHEA will provide a book check area again this year. No need to haul all your materials around with you all day, just bring them to the book check area for safe keeping.

Refunds If you are unable to attend the conference and desire a refund, GHEA must receive your request and name tag (if you have received one) postmarked no later than April 30, 2010. You will then be refunded your full registration fee less a $3 handling charge per family. No refunds will be made at the conference.

Meals Food will be available from the Conference Center, from nearby restaurants, or bring your own for a tailgate picnic. Food may not be brought into the building.

Parking Convention center parking is $5 (cash) for the entire weekend (Thur. thru Sat.). Parking spaces are limited.

The Association will serve and assist any home schooling family or support group in Georgia, however, GHEA is a Christian organization and the counsel and direction of the organization will be Christian.

GHEA • 258 Sandy Lake Cir. • Fayetteville, GA 30214
Telephone: (770) 461-3657 • Fax: (501) 638-5264
E-mail: info@ghea.org